Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled plans to open a second immigration detention facility in the state, this time at the Baker Correctional Institution, located about 43 miles west of Jacksonville. Expanding Capacity for Immigration Detention The new facility is expected to provide 1,300 detention beds, with the possibility of expanding up to 2,000 beds...
On August 12, 2025, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins as the state’s 21st lieutenant governor. The announcement was made during a press conference at the Tampa Green Beret Association, reflecting Collins’ deep ties to the military community. A Distinguished Military Career Born in Scobey, Montana, in 1976, Collins served in the...
A federal judge is calling for answers regarding the management of the facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz”, a wildlife holding site that has recently drawn public attention and controversy. The judge has requested to see the legal agreement that outlines the roles and responsibilities between the State of Florida and the federal government. A Question of...
A recent controversy surrounding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and a high-profile charity event has sparked new debate about ethics, transparency, and gift disclosure laws for public officials. The nonprofit Hope Florida, which is closely associated with First Lady Casey DeSantis, claims that state officials who participated in the Governor’s Cup event were not required to...
With Tampa’s mayoral race heating up, a new controversy has emerged over a political survey that some believe is being used to manipulate public perception in favor of candidate Bill Carlson. Multiple residents have reported receiving phone calls or digital surveys that appear to artificially promote Carlson under the guise of neutral polling. The survey,...
Nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz” due to its isolation and swampland surroundings, the detention facility in Central Florida has long been shrouded in secrecy. But now, through a series of exclusive phone interviews conducted by the Tampa Bay Times, seven current detainees are shedding light on what life is really like behind its reinforced gates. A Daily...
Despite legislative efforts to bolster health care in Florida’s rural communities, recent budget allocations have fallen short, leaving critical gaps in services and infrastructure. The “Rural Renaissance” Plan: Ambitious Goals, Limited Funds Senate President Ben Albritton’s “Rural Renaissance” initiative aimed to inject substantial funding into rural health care, education, and infrastructure. However, these proposals were...
In a striking blend of elite boxing and luxury jewelry, world-renowned jeweler Oscar Stone has unveiled a custom-designed white gold chain encrusted with over 50 carats of VVS diamonds—crafted exclusively for two-weight world boxing champion Brandon “The Heartbreaker” Figueroa. With a valuation exceeding $100,000, the piece marks not only Figueroa’s rise to the top of the boxing...
In a move that has garnered significant attention in political circles, Governor Ron DeSantis has chosen Blaise Ingoglia as his candidate for Florida’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position. This decision underscores DeSantis’s trust in Ingoglia, who has been a longtime ally and close supporter of the governor. The nomination highlights DeSantis’s strategic preference for leaders...
A troubling revelation has emerged from Florida’s controversial detention facility known as Alligator Alcatraz: hundreds of immigrants with no criminal charges in the U.S. are being held alongside convicted criminals, according to documents obtained by the Times/Herald. Located deep in the Everglades, this makeshift facility—described by officials as a holding site for the “vicious” and...